DOD BIOMETRICS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Biometrics Enabling Capability (BEC), an Acquisition Category (ACAT) I - Special Interest Program, will be the Department of Defense's (DoD) authoritative biometric enterprise database repository. Capabilities shall include multi-modal storage and matching, state-of-the-art Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), management portal, Biometrically Enabled Watch-List (BEWL), increased system capacity and processing ability and system interoperability and data sharing with government agencies and stakeholders including Department of Justice's (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), Department of State (DOS), United States Central Command (CENTCOM), United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and other DoD and Federal agencies as required. The current prototype capability, Next Generation Automated Biometric Identification System (NG-ABIS) was developed as a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) based on a CENTCOM Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement (JUONS). NG-ABIS provides a robust capability for distinguishing friend from foe in hot spots around the globe. NG-ABIS enables near-instantaneous device-to-database communication and lays the foundation for enhanced device-to-device communication, reducing cycle and response times. NG-ABIS receive submissions from existing QRC-based collection devices (e.g. Biometrics Automated Toolset [BAT] and Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment [HIIDE]) and objective tactical collection devices being developed as part of the Joint Personnel Identification version 2 (JPIv2) program. NG-ABIS also receives request by authorized users to perform storage retrieval, searches of biometric data collection and matching results. NG-ABIS provides a reliable and effective tool for overseas operations by allowing the Warfighter to make near real-time retention, capture or release decision. NG-ABIS will transition into BEC Increment 0 upon receiving a Full Deployment Decision (FDD) during 3QFY11. FY12 Base Funding will support Product Development activities. These include System Integration competitive contract awards to support NG-ABIS system integration and Milestone B activities and documentation, and Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) activities and documentation. System interoperability collaboration with DHS and FBI. Leverage biometric capabilities and data sharing with government agencies and stakeholders, including DOS, DHS, FBI, NGIC, CENTCOM and SOCOM. Funds will also support system capacity and throughput based on rapidly increasing submission rates from the Warfighter. Funds will support Homeland Security Presidential Directive 24 (HSPD 24)/ National Security Presidential Directive 59 (NSPD 59).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 5PM_0303140A_7_2040_PB_2012

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• Cybersecurity.
• Defense Acquisition Program Management
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.